Potential Risks Risks depend on the exact product and your health history, but can include: Injection-site reactions (pain, bruising, swelling) Allergic or hypersensitivity reactions (rare but possible) Product-quality risks if the mixture is compounded and not prepared under appropriate standards For B12 injections specifically, review FDA-approved labeling and warnings (see the FDA prescribing information for cyanocobalamin injection )
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However, according to the National Institutes of Health, upwards of 15% of people are deficient in vitamin B12and some studies indicate that number may be higher
This caught the attention of the insurance companies which have mostly stopped covering the cost of B12 injections, sometimes even in the case of unambiguous deficiency that is refractory to oral supplements
Laboratory Tests for B12 Deficiency Lab tests are essential for spotting Vitamin B12 deficiency-induced thrombocytopenia
Healthcare professionals can find more details on Vitamin B12 treatment in guidelines